Hearty Italian Meatball Soup Recipe - Ready in 50 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/4 cup (30 g) breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups (1.5 L) chicken or beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup (85 g) small pasta (e.g., ditalini, orzo, or mini shells)
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)